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To fulfill the 34-credit General Education requirement, students may choose from a wide range of courses. This gives them opportunities to pursue areas of interest in depth and to complete second majors or minors, and many courses in the General Education sequence also satisfy requirements in the areas of specialization selected by students.
Freshmen Courses
GEN 100 First Year Orientation Experience
GEN 110 First Year Seminars
Competency Courses
ENG 107 The Art and Craft of Writing (first competency course)
Students are required to complete a second competency course to acquire additional skills necessary throughout and after college. This requirement can be satisfied by successfully completing ENG 108, ENG 110, a foreign language (level 121 or higher), or one of the following courses:
| CSC 170 |
Introduction to Computers and Their Applications |
| ENG 111 |
English As a Second Language I |
| ENG 112 |
English As a Second Language II |
| MTH 113 |
Survey of Statistics |
| MTH 114 |
Statistics for Natural Sciences |
| PHI 105 |
Critical Thinking Skills |
| SPE 110 |
Speaking in a Small Group |
| SPE 112 |
Public Speaking |
Distribution Courses
Students are required to complete at least six credits in each of the following areas:
- Arts (6 credits)
Art, Art History, Communications, Performing Arts, and Music
- Humanities and Languages (6 credits)
English, History, Languages, and Philosophy
- Natural Sciences and Mathematics (6 credits)
Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics
- Social Sciences (6 credits)
Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology
Students should consult with their advisers for assistance in selecting courses that satisfy the distribution course requirements.
To fulfill the 34-credit General Education requirement, students may choose from a wide range of courses. This gives them opportunities to pursue areas of interest in depth and to complete second majors or minors, and many courses in the General Education sequence also satisfy requirements in the areas of specialization selected by students. |